Category Archives: Police Misconduct
Examining Different Types of Liability for Police Misconduct Claims
When a person suffers harm or injury due to police misconduct, the officers involved can face civil liability in a variety of ways. Whether an officer actually causes harm or injury — or simply looks the other way — they can face liability in a personal capacity. Additionally, entire police departments can face liability… Read More »
Survey of 4 Common Types of Police Misconduct
Police misconduct is a general term that applies whenever a law enforcement officer violates a person’s civil rights. As there are many civil rights under U.S. federal and Maryland state laws, there are also many different types of police misconduct. Though many police misconduct cases fall into one of these four categories: Excessive Force,… Read More »
Former Baltimore Cop Admits Police Misconduct to FBI
A former Baltimore police officer confessed various incidents of police misconduct to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), reported The Baltimore Sun. The office in question admitted that he filed false police reports, committed theft and used electronic surveillance improperly. After leaving the Baltimore Police Department (BPD), the officer took a position with the… Read More »
Police Misconduct and the Fourth Amendment
Many police misconduct cases center on a violation of constitutional rights under the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Featured as part of the original Bill of Rights, the Fourth Amendment protects privacy rights by preventing unreasonable government interference in everyday life. In the law enforcement context, the Fourth Amendment sets the standard for… Read More »
Review Board Sues Baltimore Police Department for Misconduct Files
The Baltimore Civilian Review Board (Board) filed a lawsuit to force the city police department to turn over records and documents related to allegations of police misconduct, reported The Baltimore Sun. The Board is a civilian agency that oversees claims of abuse against officers in the Baltimore Police Department (BPD). The Board is made… Read More »
Baltimore Police Officer Terminated for Drinking On Duty
The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) terminated a rookie officer for police misconduct that involved drinking while on duty, reported NBC affiliate WBAL-TV. After his arrest, the officer registered a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) that was well above the legal limit. This incident traces back to Tuesday, October 2, 2018. On that day, several witnesses noticed… Read More »
Baltimore Civilian Review Board Subpoenas Police for Misconduct Records
The Civilian Review Board (the Board) voted unanimously to subpoena 19 case records from the Baltimore Police Department (the Department) concerning potential police misconduct and abuse, reported The Baltimore Sun. Without these files, the Board will be unable to carry out its missing of investigating allegations of police misconduct. This is the latest development… Read More »
Viral Video Leads to Baltimore Police Misconduct Investigation
A police misconduct investigation is underway after a viral video surfaced of a brutal assault at the hands of a Baltimore police officer, reported The Baltimore Sun. The incident in question occurred on Saturday, August 11th, near the 2600 block of East Monument Street in East Baltimore. At that point, two police officers stopped… Read More »
Police Misconduct: U.S. Federal vs. Maryland State Cases
The discussion today will center on the difference between police misconduct cases at the U.S. federal and Maryland state levels. The first section will take a macro view and explore police misconduct cases at the U.S. federal level. U.S. Federal Police Misconduct Cases From a U.S. federal standpoint, police misconduct cases generally involve a… Read More »
Baltimore Police Lieutenant Convicted of Theft and Misconduct
A city jury convicted a 45-year-old lieutenant of theft and police misconduct, reported The Baltimore Sun. The police officer allegedly claimed regular and overtime pay while he was not working. After receiving a tip from a whistleblower, a team of investigators began to scrutinize the lieutenant’s work behavior and time sheets. Over the course… Read More »
